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Infographic: Navigating School Choice

Posted January 27, 2017

School choice empowers parents to choose the best education for their children, with options ranging from traditional district schools to charter schools, magnet schools, specialized schools and programs, and inter/intradistrict transfers. Cities are working hard to expand opportunities for families by increasing participation in high-quality school options. Interested in improving the school choice experience in your city? View our infographic below and read our blog, 3 Things to Keep in Mind when Implementing School Choice.

MOTIVATED TO TRANSFORM THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR YOUR CITY’S SCHOOLS? Watch our webinar, featuring CRPE research director, Betheny Gross and K-12 enrollment consultant, Shannon Fitzgerald as they explore best practices in transitioning to a city-wide common enrollment system. You can learn more about SchoolMint’s school choice management solution here.

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